Bintang Komodo Group starts Swiss-Belresort development in Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo — — Bintang Komodo Group has begun developing a Swiss-Belresort-branded hotel in Labuan Bajo in partnership with Swiss-Belhotel International, according to Indonesian business magazine SWA and statements carried by local media. The project is described as a resort-style property with suites and leisure facilities, positioned to strengthen Labuan Bajo’s hospitality ecosystem as tourism and investment in the destination grow.

In late July 2026, Tribunnews reported that Bintang Komodo Group had started construction of the Swiss-Belresort Labuan Bajo hotel. The outlet cited the group’s chief executive officer, Dr. dr. Fransiska Mochtar, SpOG, as saying the resort would comprise around 30 suites and include facilities such as a spa, swimming pool, tennis and padel courts, and a restaurant facing Rinca Island.

Swiss-Belhotel International has separately promoted Swiss-Belresort Labuan Bajo as a new upscale resort of private villas, complemented by a spa, tennis and padel courts, a restaurant and a swimming pool overlooking Rinca Island, designed to deliver a distinctive experience in the destination. The operator’s material highlights careful site planning and an emphasis on sense of place, but does not provide an opening date, total investment value or detailed construction milestones.

Developer and operator roles

According to SWA’s coverage, Bintang Komodo Group is the investor and developer of the Swiss-Belresort Labuan Bajo project, working with Swiss-Belhotel International as the hotel operator. Tribunnews likewise identifies Bintang Komodo Group as a new investor entering Labuan Bajo’s hotel sector through the Swiss-Belresort development.

Swiss-Belhotel International’s own descriptions of Swiss-Belresort Labuan Bajo frame the project as part of its broader expansion in eastern Indonesia, where it is adding resort capacity to support growing visitor demand. The resort is positioned in company communications as an upscale product aimed at “discerning travelers” seeking higher-end accommodation and amenities in Labuan Bajo.

Scale and facilities

Publicly available information indicates a relatively limited number of accommodation units compared with some of Labuan Bajo’s larger hotels.

• Tribunnews reports that the resort will offer about 30 suites with a range of leisure facilities, including spa, pool, tennis and padel courts, and a restaurant oriented toward views of Rinca Island.
• Swiss-Belhotel International’s promotional text and social media posts describe Swiss-Belresort Labuan Bajo as a collection of private villas with similar facilities and an elevated vantage point over Rinca Island.

Neither SWA nor Swiss-Belhotel International’s materials specify the total built-up area, star rating, or detailed room mix beyond the general descriptions of suites or villas.

Timeline and project status

As of July 2026, Tribunnews reported that Bintang Komodo Group had begun construction of Swiss-Belresort Labuan Bajo. The report did not give a targeted opening date or construction completion schedule.

Swiss-Belhotel International’s online articles and posts describe the resort as “developing” and “in the pipeline” for Labuan Bajo, again without a confirmed launch date. No official statement from local government or planning authorities about the project’s permitting status was identified in the available material.

Position in Labuan Bajo’s hospitality market

Labuan Bajo has undergone rapid hotel expansion in recent years, with new properties ranging from eco-luxury resorts such as Māua Labuan Bajo to larger city and waterfront hotels. Industry research cited by hospitality consultancies lists Swiss-Belhotel’s Māua Labuan Bajo and other branded projects as part of the destination’s pipeline.

Within that context, the Swiss-Belresort Labuan Bajo project backed by Bintang Komodo Group represents an additional upscale accommodation option intended to tap demand from international and domestic visitors seeking resort-style stays near Komodo National Park. However, key metrics such as total investment value, employment impact, and firm opening date have not yet been disclosed in the sources reviewed.

Sources

• Tribunnews Travel feature on Labuan Bajo hotel investment
• Swiss-Belhotel International article on Labuan Bajo and Swiss-Belresort Labuan Bajo
• Swiss-Belhotel International LinkedIn post on Swiss-Belresort Labuan Bajo
• Medcom.id article on Swiss-Belhotel International expansion
• AP Research market update on Labuan Bajo hospitality
• SWA